Check this thread I posted some pics that might help www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/vcu-again-52387.html
I am starting to regret buying this car now....
I have read many threads on this site and I am a little put off the vehicle now.
I only got the damn thing yesterday too.
I had a test drive last weekend and noticed the clutch was knackered and the rear bushes needed replacing so I got all that done.
When driving home yesterday I noticed the humming noise. I cant say I heard it on the test drive for some reason....
So I got home and had a look through the wallet containing the manuals etc and the bloody card is missing with the keycode security numbers on etc.
Anyway.. Back to the VCU, I will be trying the tippex test when it stops raining.
EDIT: I have tried the tippex test and after a quick drive around the block I had another look to find that the lines are now misaligned.. I take it this means it isnt a seized VCU?
What bearings would I change anyway? Is it the 2 either side of the VCU held in place by brackets?
I have read many threads on this site and I am a little put off the vehicle now.
I only got the damn thing yesterday too.
I had a test drive last weekend and noticed the clutch was knackered and the rear bushes needed replacing so I got all that done.
When driving home yesterday I noticed the humming noise. I cant say I heard it on the test drive for some reason....
So I got home and had a look through the wallet containing the manuals etc and the bloody card is missing with the keycode security numbers on etc.
Anyway.. Back to the VCU, I will be trying the tippex test when it stops raining.
EDIT: I have tried the tippex test and after a quick drive around the block I had another look to find that the lines are now misaligned.. I take it this means it isnt a seized VCU?
What bearings would I change anyway? Is it the 2 either side of the VCU held in place by brackets?
I purchased a haynes manual for the freelander today.
It says in the manual to make alignment marks on the prop shaft flanges at the IRD and final drive. ( what are the flanges ) lol
If it drive it without the propshaft at all wont it mean it will be out of alighnment when I refit it?
does that make sense?
It says in the manual to make alignment marks on the prop shaft flanges at the IRD and final drive. ( what are the flanges ) lol
If it drive it without the propshaft at all wont it mean it will be out of alighnment when I refit it?
does that make sense?
nymptonite
New Member
Paul, I have my key card missing too.
Must be a solution to that one, surely?
Must be a solution to that one, surely?
The flanges are the metal plates you are taking the bolts out off.
Check this post www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/driving-without-viscous-coupling-52534.html
Someone posted a nice diagram of the drive train recently. I can't remember who but if you search you might find it handy.
Check this post www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/driving-without-viscous-coupling-52534.html
Someone posted a nice diagram of the drive train recently. I can't remember who but if you search you might find it handy.
I have removed the propshafts and VCU and the noise is still there.
I have also swapped the wheels around too.
I am thinking its the final drive making the noise?
Is it supposed to make a noise though?
it might be me being used to my old megane and now moving onto a freelander I am noticing noises?
I have also swapped the wheels around too.
I am thinking its the final drive making the noise?
Is it supposed to make a noise though?
it might be me being used to my old megane and now moving onto a freelander I am noticing noises?
G13SJC
New Member
I had the exact same problem - and even replaced the rear diff. Turned out to be a wheel bearing. In the end I went to my LR dealer, who diagnosed for free and quoted £246 per side fitted. I got a local independent garage to replace both rears for £170 all in.
Its really difficult to diagnose, but there was a scraping noie when the rear wheels were rotated. (only possible with prop disconnected - I too remove dthe VCU to test)
Hope you get it sorted matey
Regards,
Steve
Its really difficult to diagnose, but there was a scraping noie when the rear wheels were rotated. (only possible with prop disconnected - I too remove dthe VCU to test)
Hope you get it sorted matey
Regards,
Steve
